Explore the Family Name Fluke
The meaning of Fluke
1. English: variant of Flook. 2. Americanized form of German Fluck or Pflug.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fluke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fluke has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 21,694 with a count of 1,119, accounting for 0.41 per 100k of the population. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 26,086 and the count to 939, representing only 0.32 per 100k of the population. This indicates a change of -20.25 in rank and -16.09 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,694 | #26,086 | -20.25% |
| Count | 1,119 | 939 | -16.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.32 | -21.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fluke
In terms of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fluke, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, with 94.73% in 2000 and 94.14% in 2010. The next largest group identifies as Hispanic, increasing from 1.52% in 2000 to 2.13% in 2010. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a small increase, from 1.79% to 1.92%. However, the percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black reduced to 0 in 2010 from 0.45% and 0.63% respectively in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.73% | 94.14% | -0.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2.13% | 40.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.79% | 1.92% | 7.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 0.85% | -4.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.63% | 0% | 0% |